Jul 14 2026
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Azefa Recipe

Inspired by Blue Nile Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lentils

    Rinse the lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the tomatoes, green bell pepper, and carrot.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and carrot to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 5

    Combine Lentils and Broth

    Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

  5. 7

    Finish with Lemon and Cilantro

    Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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